Here in Hawaii, we can grow lots of wonderfully exotic tropical plants year round. The vanilla orchid vine is one of these that requires special care but can produce lovely flowers and a tasty product ...

Vanilla bean orchids are challenging to grow and recommended for experienced gardeners due to their high-maintenance needs. Successful cultivation requires careful attention to light, humidity, and ...

This past holiday season, with all the baking and beverages, my household went through a lot of vanilla extract! And when I went hunting for a vanilla bean, I was shocked by the cost. It got me ...

Researchers at the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences have partnered with Elo Life Systems to find a new way to grow vanilla more sustainably without compromising ...

This time of year, many folks like to make holiday gifts from their gardens and kitchens. Some of my friends make unusual herbal liquors. Since most of these have to sit for about weeks, most should ...

In the tropical climes of South Florida, there are researchers trying to breed the state’s next commercial crop. It could be vanilla. Products like vanilla extract and beans that flavor ice creams and ...

Vanilla extract is one of the most popular spices in the world thanks to its velvety sweetness and warm flavor profile. But even something as simple and delicious as vanilla ice cream can get pretty ...

The vanilla plant sprung from the blood of a doomed princess and prince who were killed for their forbidden love, according to ancient folklore. Spanish treasure ships brought back not only gold, but ...